Honeywell HDS18SS User Manual page 16

Problem
Spots and filming
on dishes
Etching
Detergent left in
dispenser cup
Detergent dispenser
will not shut
Water remains
in the dishwasher
Dishwasher does not
drain properly
Suds in the tub
Dishwasher leaks
Black or gray
marks on dishes
Stained tub interior
Possible Cause
Water hardness is too high
Improper loading of dishes
Old or damp powder Rinse Aid
is used
Rinse Dispenser empty
Using too much detergent
The inlet water temperature
exceeds 150°F
Detergent may be too old
Spray arm is blocked
Improper orientation of the
detergent cover
Previous cycle has not finished or
has been interrupted
Drain is clogged
Drain hose is bent
Improper detergent is used
Excessive suds caused by using
improper detergent
Dishwasher is not level
Aluminum utensils have rubbed
against dishes
Coffee and tea soil
Reddish stain
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Solution
For extremely hard water, install a
water softener
Load the dishes again as indicated
Use fresh Rinse Aid
Add Rinse Aid to the Dispenser
Use less detergent if you have soft
water etching
Lower the inlet water temperature
Use fresh detergent
Load the dishes making sure the
spray arms aren't blocked
Add detergent and rinse aid as
indicated by this manual
Select the proper cycle as
introduced by the manual
Check the air gap if you have
Make sure the disposer is empty if
the dishwasher is connected to the
disposer
Make sure the drain hose is
properly connected to the sink
Make sure to use only the
automatic dishwasher detergent
Make sure to use only the
automatic dishwasher detergent
Level the dishwasher (see manual)
Choose a higher cycle
Make sure the inlet water is no less
than 120°F
Using a spot cleaner to remove the
soil
Some tomato based food will
cause this, use of the rinse only
cycle right after loading this will
decrease the staining